Chapter 14 Forbidden Again.
When Sari did not exit her room Gandalf and Elrond went in and found her gone. They new she must of climbed out the window to find Legolas. As they had feared he was gone also. The entire council of Elrond was looking for them everywhere.
"That poor girl, I should have not said those harsh words last night Gandalf. Now she probably hates me and left and will never return."
"Do not even speak of such things! She has probably found Legolas and they are in the garden together unharmed. You know she would have wanted to dwell with him after all that has happened."
"I know, I know. I am very worried about her though."
The two of them began to search the garden it was not long before they found both of them. They were both asleep. Sari's head was on his shoulder and his head on hers. Gandalf went over to them and aroused them. Elrond spoke softly to Sari.
"I am truly sorry. You must understand that it must be stopped for both of your sakes!"
"Yes, yes we understand that. Please there is no way that we can stop though. Can we just keep it secret and let no ears hear until he is overtaken?"
"No, you cannot he can read his sisters thoughts."
Sari knew that because she could see his thoughts also when near enough.
"That day may never come."
"Yes it will and you know it."
"Okay but we will not just fall out of love."
"As I said before it must."
"Please," Legolas speaking at last. " I know what we stand against. In life or death I can protect Sari I will. I have also come to understand he hates me also, and the other remaining members of the fellowship. So I am hunted any way, what difference will it make?
"A lot." Gandalf said smoothly. " He wants Ephredil to marry his right hand man. So that if he ever died. The world would be at an evil rule. So by her loving you that would prevent that so he will loath you with a passion. The dark lord would not simply kill you but torture you without end. So a punishment to both of you."
"I care not." He said it exactly the same as the night before. " I will go with her in to the pits of his domain if she lead me there."
"It may come to that you know. And you would let him suffer this kind of death Ephredil."
"No"
They all looked at her in surprise.
"I would die first."
Legolas smiled at her determined heart. She loved him as he loved her. He knew for sure at that moment.
"I still forbid it."
They knew they wouldn't win. With a look at each other they gave up.
"Okay, I will stop for his sake." She felt the tears burning in her eyes again.
"Yes the same will go for me. Please leave us now alone for a moment."
Gandalf got up and walked away, Elrond did but was a little more hesitant.
"We must keep it secret from them." Legolas whispered
" I know I feel guilty lying to them but they don't understand,"
"Tsk Tsk, lying to Elrond and Gandalf. What a shame. Shame on you!"
They both turned and saw the large shape of a man emerge from the bushes."